Hillhouse is a council-built housing estate in the west of Hamilton district, in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It was built in 1954 with some expansion taking place in the mid 1960s. Its civic amenities include: Udston Primary school and St Ninian's (Roman Catholic) primary school, a civic centre with library, a Post Office, two churches (Church of Scotland and Roman Catholic) and the Jock Stein Sports Centre and playing fields. The Mausoleum of the Dukes of Hamilton, in the grounds of the old Hamilton Palace Hamilton (Hamaltan, in Scottish Gaelic) is a town in Central Scotland. ... South Lanarkshire (Siorrachd Lannraig a Deas in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, covering the southern part of Lanarkshire. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (Latin: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the UK Languages with Official Status1 English Scottish Gaelic Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... 1954 was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1960s, or The Sixties, in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1960 and 1969, but the expression has taken on a wider meaning over the past twenty years. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... The Church of Scotland (CofS sometimes known as the Kirk) is the national church of Scotland. ... John Jock Stein CBE (October 5, 1922 - September 10, 1985) was one of the most notable managers in British football history. ...

The most "famous son" of the estate is the legendary Rangers F.C. player Davie Cooper who hailed from the area's Brankholm Brae. Rangers Football Club is the worlds most successful football club, based on domestic league wins. ... David Cooper (1956 - 1995) was a professional football player. ...